Jaleco Announces Goblin Commander

For that console adventurer in all of us, Goblin Commander: Unleash The Horde is coming to a platform near you.

Jaleco Entertainment has announced that it is developing and publishing Goblin Commander: Unleash The Horde, an action-strategy game to be available for all of the next-generation consoles.

Set in a fantasy universe, you'll battle your way throughout the war-torn land of Ogriss, fighting off goblins. This is no easy task, however. Goblins spawned by the mighty wizard Fraziel have fallen under a corrupt influence that now threatens the balance of power. Environments like dark caves, woodland cities, storm-swept castles are some of the places you'll wage war, with your army of specialized goblin warriors and fearsome monsters at your side. Your ultimate goal? To prevent the total destruction of Ogriss.

"The Goblin Commander IP will mark a revolutionary step forward in console gaming," said Jaleco Entertainment President Richard Wnuk. "Before each mission, players are able to choose a unique clan type, each with their own combat specialties. This adds a whole new dimension to the strategy gameplay experience, providing a compelling new challenge to each mission - all with excellent replayability. We are confident that fans will find Goblin Commander to be the best action-strategy game on consoles to date."

Goblin Commander hopes to distance itself from conventional RTS gameplay with fast arcade-style action, detailed and destructible environments, and a control scheme designed specifically for console game pads. If that's not enough, the project is led by legendary developers Ron Millar and Chris Millar, who you may remember from such games as the StarCraft, Warcraft and Diablo series.

"We're thrilled to be bringing one of today's hottest genres to console gamers around the world," said Chris Millar, producer. "Goblin Commander offers plenty of fun fighting and destruction yet has enough thought provoking strategic and tactical elements to keep even the most hardcore RTS fan challenged and satisfied. It's a perfect blend of brains and brawn."

Jaleco Entertainment plans full-force marketing support of Goblin Commander: Unleash The Horde, including an official website, multi-media advertising and retail promotions. Expect a fourth-quarter release.

Colin Wilson
Has a Kikizo trailer full of Goblins.